When I came to America I tried a lot of classes and 90% of them, even if a class was for beginner level, were really difficult. I was thinking, if I were a grown woman who just decided to start, I'm going to get trauma, it's so hard, it's so competitive, and I [said], I need to create something dedicated to women, without this pressure, without this judgmental vibe.
For Britni Tantalo, President of NYCRA, this soiree represents more than just a partyit's a powerful platform for visibility and validation. Being president allows me to represent women and women minorities in this space, to advocate as an invested stakeholder, and to support the community of retail. It's about ensuring that the people on the groundthose building the backbone of our industryare seen, heard, and valued.
Bride Rosney sent Fianna Fáil's Padraig Flynn 40 red roses with a note reading: "Thank you, from the women of Ireland." This act symbolizes the collective empowerment felt during Mary Robinson's presidency.
Many people approach digital security training with furrowed brows, as an obstacle to overcome. But what if learning to keep your tech safe and secure was consistently playful and fun? People react better to learning, and retain more knowledge, when they're having a good time.
Research shows many parents fail to educate children about managing money, particularly daughters. This has resulted in low financial literacy rates among women, especially Gen Z.
It felt like those interviews and spaces almost resembled therapy sessions... The women felt safe and were able to open up. Emotionally, it was hard for them and for me.
Most importantly, discovering boxing became a powerful channel for my bottled-up rage. It transformed my anger into strength and resilience, altering my relationship with myself.
...there is so much chaos and uncertainty associated with Trump's policies and tariff policy in particular. This uncertainty makes it harder to maintain a stable economy.
Women’s networking events, diversity data collection, and targeted training are increasingly under attack, with companies fearing backlash and changes to their commitments to gender equality.
Carla Antonella Rodriguez fought against societal norms for her right to work in the coal mine, ultimately impacting women’s roles in the workforce after 80 years.
